Yaqeen Podcast The Plot to Dig the Prophet ﷺ’s Grave | The Salahuddin Generation | Ep. 7 | Dr. Hassan Elwan
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Jan 17, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Hassan Elwan, an Islamic scholar affiliated with Yaqeen Institute, dives deep into the tumultuous historical landscape following the death of Nur al-Din. He highlights Salah al-Din’s efforts to unify the fractured Muslim states, his cunning diplomacy, and the audacious plots against him, including Reynald’s shocking schemes to desecrate the Prophet's grave. Elwan also sheds light on Salah al-Din's strategic restraint and chivalry during warfare, ultimately reviving a sense of solidarity among Muslims during a critical period.
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Unity First, Power Second
- Salah al-Din immediately prioritized unity and publicly affirmed loyalty to Nur al-Din's son to prevent fragmentation.
- He used symbolic gestures like sending coins bearing Nur al-Din's son's name to signal allegiance and deter division.
* Damascus Welcomes Salah al-Din With 700 Knights*
- Damascus peacefully welcomed Salah al-Din when he arrived with only 700 knights and treated scholars to show he wasn't power-hungry.
- His humility and outreach convinced scholars and citizens to accept his rule without major bloodshed.
Mercy As Strategic Policy
- Salah al-Din chose restraint after battlefield victories, refusing to slaughter fellow Muslims to preserve future alliances.
- He deliberately spared defeated Muslim forces expecting to unify them later against the Franks.